Memorial 2011

On the 20th June 2100 a sell-out concert at The Royal Albert Hall celebrated the musical life of John Barry.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Dodd, accompanied by performances from Dame Shirley Bassey, Rumer, David Arnold and Wynne Evans took the audience through a magnificent array of Barry's film themes.

There were also spoken tributes from Sir Michael Caine (on video), Sir Michael Parkinson, Timothy Dalton and Sir George Martin.

Programme:

Sir Michael Parkinson

Jonpatrick Barry

The Goldfinger Instrumental

The Knack

Sir Michael Caine

Zulu

The Ipcress File

Somewhere In Time

Don Black

Born Free

Midnight CowboyHarmonica Solo By Julian Jackson

The John Dunbar Theme From Dances With Wolves

Nicholas Dodd

We Have All The Time In The World Performed By Rumer

Interval

Sir Michael Parkinson

Body Heat Solo SaxophonePerformed By Nigel Hitchcock

Remembering ChetTrumpet Solo By Derek Watkins

Out Of Africa

The Beyondness Of Things

Ave Maria Performed By Wynne Evans

Blessing By John O'donoghueRead By Timothy Dalton

Tick The DaysPerformed By David Arnold

James Bond Suite The James Bond Theme, From Russia With Love Thunderbolt, 007, You Only Live Twice Diamonds Are Forever

Sir George Martin

Diamonds Are ForeverPerformed By Dame Shirley Bassey

GoldfingerPerformed By Dame Shirley Bassey

Body Heat Solo SaxophonePerformed By Nigel Hitchcock

Flower PresentationBy Phoebe & Florence Ingleby

Finale

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You can relive the occasion here courtesy of photos, videos and personal accounts of the evening.

Don Black appeared on on Sunday, June 19.

John Barry Memorial Concert - Complete BBC Radio 2 Broadcast (Youtube) ** As far as we are aware no CD of the concert has been or will be planned **